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EF51 BVN

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BVN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly on outer edge (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre perished

brake fluid level low

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly on outer edge (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre perished

brake fluid level low

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,628 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,209 miles

engine man light on

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,209 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine man light on

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,028 miles

Engine light on

N/s/rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor

rear brake pipes starting tor rust

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pipes starting tor rust

Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,587 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,587 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,176 miles

N/s/rear brake binding slightly.

N/s/rear tyre badly perished & crac ked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/front tyre low, n/s/getting low.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,176 miles

N/s/rear brake binding slightly.

N/s/rear tyre badly perished & crac ked.

O/s/front tyre low, n/s/getting low.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,951 miles

c/l 527594

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,705 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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EF51 BVN is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF51 BVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF51 BVN is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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